Australian Human Rights Commission
Attorney-General's
The Australian Human Rights Commission promotes and protects human rights in Australia including through:
- resolving complaints of discrimination or breaches of human rights under federal laws
- holding public inquiries into human rights issues of national importance
- developing human rights education programs and resources for schools, workplaces and the community
- providing independent legal advice to assist courts in cases that involve human rights principles
- providing advice and submissions to parliaments and governments to develop laws, policies and programs
- undertaking and coordinating research into human rights and discrimination issues.
The Commission works closely with other government agencies, the business community, the non-government sector and individuals to fulfil its role.
Additionally, the Commission works closely with other national human rights institutions, particularly through the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions to address major human rights issues in the region, and undertakes bilateral activities as part of the Australian Government's development program.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
8
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
10 December 1986
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Commissioner | Ms. June Oscar AO | 3 April 2017 | 3 April 2022 |
Commissioner | The Hon. Dr. Kay Patterson AO | 29 July 2016 | 28 July 2021 |
Commissioner | Dr. Ben Gauntlett | 7 May 2019 | 6 May 2024 |
Commissioner | Mr. Edward Santow | 29 July 2016 | 28 July 2021 |
Commissioner | Ms. Kate Jenkins | 18 April 2016 | 16 April 2021 |
Commissioner | Ms. Megan Mitchell | 25 March 2018 | 24 March 2020 |
Commissioner | Mr Mr. Chin-Leong Tan | 8 October 2018 | 7 October 2023 |
President | Prof. Rosalind Croucher AM | 30 July 2017 | 29 July 2024 |
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